Grand Court of Texas Independent Order of Calanthe v. Johns

The plaintiff in error is a fraternal benefit association doing business in tbis state. It consists of a Grand Court, or lodge, for tbe state of Texas, and various subordinate courts or lodges situated in Bowie and other counties of the state. Its business is, among other things, to establish a fund for the relief of sick and distressed •members, and an endowment fund for tbe benefit of the families or those dependent upon its members, as such members might direct. It has a constitution and by-laws for its government, and in which are expressed the conditions which govern its liability to its…